BELLE PLAINE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School is a public high school that is part of the Belle Plaine Comm School District school district, located in Belle Plaine, IA with about 261 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School, located in Belle Plaine, Iowa, serves as the secondary education hub for the Belle Plaine Community School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional curriculum, elective opportunities, and career-readiness initiatives. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High fosters strong relationships between faculty and students, allowing for more individualized attention. The school remains committed to its mission of fostering a sense of community while striving for academic excellence and the holistic development of its students.

For more information, contact Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School at (319) 444-3720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
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BELLE PLAINE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Belle Plaine, IA with about 261 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
261
Teachers:
19.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 261 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BELLE PLAINE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.